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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,335.17, 68,081.51 and 26,979.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,335.17, 68,081.51 and 26,979.17 is: 37,230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,335.17 : 68,081.51 = 26,979.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,335.17/68,081.51 = 26,979.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,335.17x = 68,081.51 × 26,979.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,335.17x = 1,836,782,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,782,359.19/49,335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,230.69

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